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Honey Yeast Rolls

We don’t eat much bread in the Hughey household these days, but when we do, we like it to be delicious and made from scratch. Bread making is an art and a skill that must be learned through practice. Once you master the art of bread making, it is a very addictive and rewarding hobby. My trusty old Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer sure comes in handy for this recipe!

Ingredients

1/4 cup warm water (100° to 110°)

1 (1/4-oz.) envelope active dry yeast

1 teaspoon honey

1 3/4 cups milk

2 large eggs, at room temperature

1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled

1/3 cup honey

3 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

5 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup honey

Instructions:

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, and let stand 5 minutes or until mixture bubbles.

2. Meanwhile, heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until 100° to 110°.

4. Uncover dough, and add remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, beating at medium speed 5 minutes. (Dough will be sticky.) Transfer to a lightly greased large mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

5. Punch down dough. Turn dough out on a well-floured surface, and roll into 28 (2 1/2-inch) balls (about 1/4 cup dough per ball). Place balls in 4 lightly greased 9-inch pans (7 balls per pan). Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.